Foundations that fund organizations in North East, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North East nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $153K to North East organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to North East around $1,500. 5 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to North East
- $153K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in PA
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North East organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial Fd | Pittsburgh, PA | 7 | $119K | $7,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Robert S & Janet L Miller Family Fdn | North East, PA | 3 | $22K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Annual Fund Drive; General Fund |
| Northwest Charitable Foundation | Warren, PA | 3 | $7,500 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Food pantry; Student assistance fund support; Supporting the unfortunate |
| Useful Choices Charitable Foundation | North East, PA | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Yes | Support Youth Creativity |
| The Neubauer Family Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General contribution |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in North East, Pennsylvania?
Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial Fd, Robert S & Janet L Miller Family Fdn, Northwest Charitable Foundation, Useful Choices Charitable Foundation, The Neubauer Family Foundation and 2 others reported grants to North East organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in North East. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.